Category Archives: 9/11 Tribute Center

N.J. to release 9/11 curriculum to help educators teach about terror

By Kimberly | Published: July 13, 2011

By Jeanette Rundquist The Star Ledger Mary Vazquez was teaching a lesson about communities at Millburn Middle School nearly 10 years ago when another teacher rushed into her classroom with a message to give if students asked: “Two planes went into the World Trade Center. You are safe.” When the 9/11 terror attacks occurred, schools [...]

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Memories and Meaning: Objects Speak

By admin | Published: March 1, 2011
Contributors who donated objects to the new Tribute exhibit showcasing 9/11 related momentos.

In February 2011, the Tribute Center opened a new exhibit, Memories and Meaning Objects Speak, which reflects the impact that the attacks of September 11th have had on a variety of people over the last ten years. The curatorial staff at the Tribute Center interviewed hundreds of people who had saved very personal mementoes from [...]

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USS New York Care Packages

By admin | Published: November 1, 2010
In honor of Nation Day of Remembrance and Service, volunteers packed care packages to the crew of the USS New York to the joy and surprise of crew members.

On September 9th and 10th, in honor of September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, 150 volunteers from companies affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 came together to create care packages for the crew of the USS New York. Volunteers included special guests New York Mets: Josh Thole, Dillon Gee, and [...]

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